S.W. Anderson Company — a stocking distributor and engineering representative for specialty and standard fasteners, and other OEM components — has acquired OEM Fastening Systems.
OEM offers specialty fasteners and custom components, as well as application tooling to the automotive, appliance, and outdoor power equipment markets.
“We’re excited to welcome the OEM Fastening Systems employees to the S.W. Anderson family,” said Jim Degnan, president of S.W. Anderson. “OEM’s reputation in the southeast U.S. as a customer-focused product expert aligns closely with S.W. Anderson’s value proposition. We look forward to working with our new team members to extend our products and services to OEM’s customer base. ”
Tom Smith, president and owner of OEM Fastening Systems, said “combining our reputation for excellent products and services with S.W. Anderson’s manufacturer relationships and knowledge base will give OEM customers a powerful partner — one with local, personalized service, and high-tech products from international manufacturers.”
OEM Fastening Systems was started in 1969 as a specialty fastener distributor and is based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It’s committed to helping design and manufacturing engineers with fasteners, tooling, and tooling repairs.
Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, S.W. Anderson Company supplies specialty and standard fasteners, hardware, slides, and manufacturing components for the industrial manufacturing market. The company provides services to tier manufacturers and OEMs in automotive, commercial vehicle, consumer goods, aerospace, and food & beverage industries.
It currently has seven sales offices/distribution centers with more than 35 technical sales professionals throughout the U.S.
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